Restore the R –

So there is the old Rainer sign and every time a challenge has been completed they are going to add a light to the sign and upon 250 different challenges. Those who complete a challenge will be entered to win an all expensed paid trip to the lighting ceremony. Hurry the R is getting filled up and there are still spots to put in your own challange. Check it out. http://restorether.com/

Rainier Beer is not trying to raise money to restore the “R,” instead, the legendary local beer is asking fans to take an active part in the restoration process by visiting RestoreTheR.com, and then completing a physical challenge on the website. For each challenge completed, one of the 250 light bulbs on the Rainier R sign will be lit up. Once all of the challenges are complete and all 250 light bulbs are lit, a select group of fans who participated in the challenges will be invited to attend a special lighting ceremony at the newly restored Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) to see the sign and celebrate the brand.

I would like to welcome my newest sponsor to BrewDad.com. Full Sail Brewing

Full Sail came about back in 1987 converting an old abandoned fruit cannery to make some of the best beers in the region and in very short order the world. Now 25 years have passed and they have long since brewed more that the original 287 barrels from the first year. Now they are well over 135,000 barrels a year. Full Sail is also recognized as one of the first craft breweries to commercially bottle their new craft beer in theUS. An all employee owned brewery an original 47 original owners and you will find that very number on every bottle of Full Sail beers.

They have also won countless medals from almost every beer competition known to man. One of the most picturesque breweries located right on theHood Rive rover looking the best wind surfing known to man. I also know that many breweries near and far have Full Sail to thank. All these brewers got there start at Full Sail. I tip my pint glass to Full Sail and thank them for their sponsorship.

My all time favorite highest rated beer just happens to be the:
Full Sail Black Gold Imperial Stout Bourbon Barrel Aged – Click here to see my review on RateBeer.com

IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale

By Mitch Steele

Explore the evolution of one of craft beer’s most popular styles, India pale ale. Loaded with brewing tips from some of the country’s best brewers, IPA covers techniques from water treatment to hopping procedures. Included are 48 recipes ranging from historical beers to recipes for the most popular contemporary IPAs made by craft brewers such as Deschutes Brewery, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Pizza Port Brewing and Russian River Brewing Company.

About the author: Stone Brewing Co. Brewmaster Mitch Steele has brewed at some of the largest and smallest breweries in the world since graduating from UC Davis with a fermentation science degree. Landing at Stone Brewing Co. in 2006, Steele has overseen the brewing and packaging operations as the brewery has grown from a 48,000-barrel operation to 148,000 barrels in 2011. Steele is a long-time IPA fan and an avid homebrewer.